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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.87, 377.36 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.87, 377.36 and 225.60 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.87 : 377.36 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.87/377.36 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.87x = 377.36 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.87x = 85,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,131.29/252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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