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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 379.08 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 379.08 and 233.34 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 379.08 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/379.08 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 379.08 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 88,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,454.53/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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