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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 378.47 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 378.47 and 226.68 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 378.47 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/378.47 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 378.47 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 85,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,793.14/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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