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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.21, 377.17 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.21, 377.17 and 217.06 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.21 : 377.17 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.21/377.17 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.21x = 377.17 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.21x = 81,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,867.03/251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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