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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 378.81 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 378.81 and 248.49 is: 372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 378.81 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/378.81 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 378.81 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 94,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,130.50/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.14

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