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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 375.98 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 375.98 and 217.46 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 375.98 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/375.98 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 375.98 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 81,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,760.46/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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