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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 377.02 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 377.02 and 217.52 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 377.02 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/377.02 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 377.02 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 82,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,006.96/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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