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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.54 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.54 and 212.68 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.54 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.54 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.54 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 80,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,720.57/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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