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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 378.75 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 378.75 and 218.22 is: 326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 378.75 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/378.75 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 378.75 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 82,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,650.83/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.93

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