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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 381.37 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 381.37 and 246.21 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 381.37 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/381.37 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 381.37 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 93,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,896.49/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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