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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 379.84 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 379.84 and 215.44 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 379.84 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/379.84 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 379.84 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 81,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,832.73/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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