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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.10 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.10 and 230.31 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.10 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.10 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.10 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 87,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,307.47/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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