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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 378.15 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 378.15 and 218.08 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 378.15 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/378.15 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 378.15 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 82,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,466.95/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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