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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.32 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.32 and 217.93 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.32 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.32 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.32 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 82,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,229.27/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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