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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 380.43 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 380.43 and 215.52 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 380.43 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/380.43 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 380.43 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 81,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,990.27/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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