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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 379.64 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 379.64 and 212.84 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 379.64 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/379.64 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 379.64 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 80,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,802.58/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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