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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 378.24 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 378.24 and 219.84 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 378.24 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/378.24 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 378.24 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 83,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152.28/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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