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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.44 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.44 and 217.26 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.44 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.44 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.44 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 81,785.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,785.35/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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