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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 377.16 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 377.16 and 225.48 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 377.16 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/377.16 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 377.16 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 85,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,042.04/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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