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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 378.45 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 378.45 and 231.30 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 378.45 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/378.45 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 378.45 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 87,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,535.49/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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