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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 378.54 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 378.54 and 227.28 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 378.54 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/378.54 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 378.54 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 86,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,034.57/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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