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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 378.03 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 378.03 and 212.66 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 378.03 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/378.03 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 378.03 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 80,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,389.97/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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