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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 377.48 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 377.48 and 237.50 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 377.48 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/377.48 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 377.48 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 89,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,651.15/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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