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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.83, 378.57 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.83, 378.57 and 212.33 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.83 : 378.57 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.83/378.57 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.83x = 378.57 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.83x = 80,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,381.77/252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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