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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.97, 378.99 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.97, 378.99 and 238.34 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 378.99 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/378.99 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 378.99 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 90,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,329.42/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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