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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 378.81 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 378.81 and 216.09 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 378.81 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/378.81 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 378.81 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 81,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,857.05/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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