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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 457.70 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 457.70 and 252.32 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 457.70 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/457.70 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 457.70 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 115,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,484.73/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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