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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.60 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.60 and 226.66 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.60 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.60 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.60 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 85,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,586.82/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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