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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 376.71 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 376.71 and 225.16 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 376.71 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/376.71 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 376.71 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 84,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,820.02/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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