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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.37 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.37 and 236.81 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.37 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.37 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.37 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 89,838.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,838.61/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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