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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 378.27 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 378.27 and 222.84 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 378.27 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/378.27 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 378.27 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 84,292.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,292.00/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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