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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 377.82 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 377.82 and 211.83 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 377.82 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/377.82 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 377.82 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 80,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,033.61/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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