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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 378.66 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 378.66 and 239.28 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 378.66 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/378.66 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 378.66 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 90,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,605.76/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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