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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 349.29 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 349.29 and 225.27 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 349.29 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/349.29 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 349.29 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 78,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,684.56/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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