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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 378.90 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 378.90 and 236.40 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 378.90 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/378.90 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 378.90 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 89,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,571.96/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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