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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 377.64 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 377.64 and 222.42 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 377.64 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/377.64 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 377.64 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 83,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,994.69/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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