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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 379.37 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 379.37 and 236.85 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 379.37 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/379.37 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 379.37 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 89,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,853.78/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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