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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 379.03 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 379.03 and 222.51 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 379.03 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/379.03 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 379.03 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 84,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,337.97/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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