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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 380.09 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 380.09 and 215.16 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 380.09 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/380.09 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 380.09 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 81,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,779.28/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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