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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 350.33 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 350.33 and 239.15 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 350.33 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/350.33 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 350.33 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 83,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,781.10/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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