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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 378.73 and 224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 378.73 and 224.87 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 378.73 = 224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/378.73 = 224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 378.73 × 224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 85,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,162.94/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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