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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 378.78 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 378.78 and 216.28 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 378.78 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/378.78 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 378.78 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 81,922.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,922.54/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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