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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.32 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.32 and 215.41 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.32 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.32 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.32 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 81,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,278.50/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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