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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 378.27 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 378.27 and 227.12 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 378.27 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/378.27 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 378.27 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 85,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,912.92/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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