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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 378.12 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 378.12 and 223.44 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 378.12 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/378.12 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 378.12 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 84,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,487.13/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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