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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 378.09 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 378.09 and 215.68 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 378.09 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/378.09 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 378.09 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 81,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,546.45/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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