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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 378.16 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 378.16 and 219.69 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 378.16 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/378.16 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 378.16 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 83,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,077.97/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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