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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 377.87 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 377.87 and 242.37 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 377.87 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/377.87 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 377.87 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 91,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,583.14/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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