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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.23 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.23 and 218.14 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.23 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.23 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.23 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 82,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,725.23/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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