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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 378.90 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 378.90 and 239.97 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 378.90 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/378.90 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 378.90 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 90,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,924.63/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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