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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.22, 963.36 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.22, 963.36 and 252.22 is: 378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.22 : 963.36 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.22/963.36 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.22x = 963.36 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.22x = 242,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,978.66/642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.34

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