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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 348.54 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 348.54 and 236.28 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 348.54 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/348.54 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 348.54 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 82,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,353.03/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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