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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 379.89 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 379.89 and 217.49 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 379.89 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/379.89 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 379.89 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 82,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,620.38/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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