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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.28 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.28 and 213.89 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.28 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.28 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.28 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 80,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,910.72/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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