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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 378.24 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 378.24 and 217.44 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 378.24 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/378.24 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 378.24 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 82,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,244.51/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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