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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 379.02 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 379.02 and 222.62 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 379.02 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/379.02 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 379.02 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 84,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,377.43/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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