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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 376.56 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 376.56 and 242.28 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 376.56 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/376.56 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 376.56 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 91,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,232.96/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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