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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 376.47 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 376.47 and 212.70 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 376.47 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/376.47 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 376.47 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 80,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,075.17/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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