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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 378.67 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 378.67 and 224 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 378.67 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/378.67 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 378.67 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 84,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,822.08/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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