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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 375.75 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 375.75 and 237.33 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 375.75 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/375.75 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 375.75 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 89,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,177.69/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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