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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 378.15 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 378.15 and 234.28 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 378.15 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/378.15 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 378.15 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 88,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592.98/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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