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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 378.51 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 378.51 and 215.43 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 378.51 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/378.51 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 378.51 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 81,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542.41/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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