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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.23, 379.10 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.23, 379.10 and 209.18 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.23 : 379.10 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.23/379.10 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.23x = 379.10 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.23x = 79,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,300.14/252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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