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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.37 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.37 and 211.34 is: 316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.37 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.37 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.37 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 79,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,753.38/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.46

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