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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 378.18 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 378.18 and 222.48 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 378.18 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/378.18 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 378.18 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 84,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,137.49/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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