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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.25, 377.42 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.25, 377.42 and 238.35 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.25 : 377.42 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.25/377.42 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.25x = 377.42 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.25x = 89,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,957.34/252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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