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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.25, 347.85 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.25, 347.85 and 226.42 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.25 : 347.85 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.25/347.85 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.25x = 347.85 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.25x = 78,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,759.33/252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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