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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.32 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.32 and 154.40 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.32 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.32 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.32 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 58,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,412.67/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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