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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 378.87 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 378.87 and 228.44 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 378.87 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/378.87 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 378.87 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 86,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,547.17/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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