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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 378.04 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 378.04 and 229.38 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 378.04 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/378.04 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 378.04 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 86,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,714.82/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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