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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 376.32 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 376.32 and 215.52 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 376.32 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/376.32 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 376.32 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 81,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,104.49/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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