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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.55 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.55 and 217.53 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.55 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.55 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.55 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 82,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,128.45/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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