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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 379.23 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 379.23 and 225.90 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 379.23 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/379.23 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 379.23 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 85,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,668.06/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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