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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.59, 378.61 and 232.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.59, 378.61 and 232.09 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.59 : 378.61 = 232.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.59/378.61 = 232.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.59x = 378.61 × 232.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.59x = 87,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,870.83/252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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