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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 380.25 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 380.25 and 218.52 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 380.25 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/380.25 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 380.25 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 83,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,089.24/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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