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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 378.69 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 378.69 and 237.16 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 378.69 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/378.69 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 378.69 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 89,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,810.12/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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