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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 377.36 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 377.36 and 230.10 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 377.36 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/377.36 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 377.36 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 86,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,829.39/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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