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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 375.36 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 375.36 and 212.52 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 375.36 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/375.36 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 375.36 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 79,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771.51/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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