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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 375.78 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 375.78 and 246.93 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 375.78 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/375.78 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 375.78 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 92,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,791.36/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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