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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 379.20 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 379.20 and 212.60 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 379.20 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/379.20 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 379.20 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 80,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,617.92/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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