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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 378.48 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 378.48 and 237.20 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 378.48 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/378.48 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 378.48 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 89,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,775.46/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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