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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 379.22 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 379.22 and 212.49 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 379.22 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/379.22 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 379.22 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 80,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,579.40/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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