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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379.02 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379.02 and 212.34 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379.02 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379.02 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379.02 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 80,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,481.11/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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