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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 498.60 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 498.60 and 252.22 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 498.60 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/498.60 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 498.60 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 125,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,756.89/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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