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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 377.36 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 377.36 and 211.28 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 377.36 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/377.36 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 377.36 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 79,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,728.62/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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