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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 381.12 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 381.12 and 219.11 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 381.12 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/381.12 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 381.12 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 83,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,507.20/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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