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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 377.55 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 377.55 and 213.66 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 377.55 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/377.55 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 377.55 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 80,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,667.33/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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