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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 379.09 and 214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 379.09 and 214.43 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 379.09 = 214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/379.09 = 214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 379.09 × 214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 81,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,290.67/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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