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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 379.23 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 379.23 and 248.28 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 379.23 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/379.23 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 379.23 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 94,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,153.33/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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