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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 379.80 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 379.80 and 212.17 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 379.80 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/379.80 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 379.80 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 80,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,582.17/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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