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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 379.41 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 379.41 and 222.76 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 379.41 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/379.41 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 379.41 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 84,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,517.37/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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