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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 379.70 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 379.70 and 219.32 is: 328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 379.70 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/379.70 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 379.70 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 83,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,275.80/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.22

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