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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 376.29 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 376.29 and 235.26 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 376.29 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/376.29 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 376.29 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 88,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,525.99/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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