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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.27 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.27 and 70.23 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.27 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.27 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.27 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 26,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637.84/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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