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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 378.06 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 378.06 and 225.51 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 378.06 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/378.06 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 378.06 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 85,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,256.31/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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