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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 379.82 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 379.82 and 217.02 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 379.82 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/379.82 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 379.82 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 82,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,428.54/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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