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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 379.08 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 379.08 and 238.50 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 379.08 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/379.08 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 379.08 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 90,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,410.58/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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