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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.76 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.76 and 217.04 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.76 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.76 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.76 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 82,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,640.49/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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