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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 357.78 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 357.78 and 252.30 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 357.78 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/357.78 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 357.78 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 90,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,267.89/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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