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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.22, 378.35 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.22, 378.35 and 69.62 is: 104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.22 : 378.35 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.22/378.35 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.22x = 378.35 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.22x = 26,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,339.15/252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.43

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