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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 376.11 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 376.11 and 229.04 is: 341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 376.11 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/376.11 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 376.11 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 86,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,141.21/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.77

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