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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.25 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.25 and 252.22 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.25 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.25 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.25 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 139,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,036.28/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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