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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 378.45 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 378.45 and 218.55 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 378.45 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/378.45 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 378.45 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 82,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,710.25/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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