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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 376.26 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 376.26 and 226.16 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 376.26 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/376.26 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 376.26 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 85,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,094.96/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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