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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 381.29 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 381.29 and 236.20 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 381.29 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/381.29 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 381.29 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 90,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,060.70/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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