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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 378.50 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 378.50 and 212.10 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 378.50 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/378.50 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 378.50 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 80,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,278.79/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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