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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 379.90 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 379.90 and 222.48 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 379.90 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/379.90 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 379.90 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 84,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520.15/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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