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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 378.30 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 378.30 and 220.84 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 378.30 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/378.30 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 378.30 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 83,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,543.77/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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