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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.60 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.60 and 216.96 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.60 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.60 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.60 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 82,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358.02/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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