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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 349 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 349 and 226.46 is: 312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 349 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/349 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 349 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 79,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,034.54/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.66

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