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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 349.32 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 349.32 and 211.62 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 349.32 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/349.32 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 349.32 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 73,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,923.10/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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