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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 379.80 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 379.80 and 212.64 is: 318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 379.80 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/379.80 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 379.80 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 80,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,760.67/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.36

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