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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 379.74 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 379.74 and 218.24 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 379.74 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/379.74 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 379.74 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 82,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,874.46/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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