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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.31, 377.37 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.31, 377.37 and 229.31 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.31 : 377.37 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.31/377.37 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.31x = 377.37 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.31x = 86,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,534.71/252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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