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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.40 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.40 and 218.78 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.40 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.40 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.40 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 83,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005.13/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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