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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 378.48 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 378.48 and 223.86 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 378.48 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/378.48 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 378.48 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 84,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,726.53/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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