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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 379.38 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 379.38 and 204.60 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 379.38 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/379.38 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 379.38 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 77,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,621.15/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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