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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.48 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.48 and 215.36 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.48 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.48 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.48 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 81,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078.73/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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