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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.11 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.11 and 215.22 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.11 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.11 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.11 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 81,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,807.27/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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