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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 377.44 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 377.44 and 233.91 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 377.44 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/377.44 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 377.44 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 88,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,286.41/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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