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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.28 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.28 and 213.36 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.28 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.28 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.28 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 81,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,136.54/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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