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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 378.72 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 378.72 and 230.06 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 378.72 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/378.72 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 378.72 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 87,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,126.43/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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