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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.59, 379.17 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.59, 379.17 and 212.49 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.59 : 379.17 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.59/379.17 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.59x = 379.17 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.59x = 80,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,569.83/252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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