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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 376.72 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 376.72 and 236.87 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 376.72 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/376.72 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 376.72 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 89,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,232.48/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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