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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 378.50 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 378.50 and 209.49 is: 314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 378.50 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/378.50 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 378.50 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 79,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,290.92/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.24

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