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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 379.24 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 379.24 and 230.02 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 379.24 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/379.24 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 379.24 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 87,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,232.78/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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