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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 379.32 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 379.32 and 222.44 is: 334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 379.32 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/379.32 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 379.32 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 84,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,375.94/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.00

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