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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 379.18 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 379.18 and 236.62 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 379.18 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/379.18 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 379.18 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 89,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,722.34/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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