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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 378.06 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 378.06 and 237.58 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 378.06 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/378.06 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 378.06 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 89,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,819.49/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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