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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 380.05 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 380.05 and 226 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 380.05 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/380.05 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 380.05 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 85,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,891.30/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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