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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 377.64 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 377.64 and 211.32 is: 316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 377.64 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/377.64 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 377.64 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 79,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,802.88/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.90

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