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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.61, 378.45 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.61, 378.45 and 225.28 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.61 : 378.45 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.61/378.45 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.61x = 378.45 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.61x = 85,257.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,257.22/252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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