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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 376.07 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 376.07 and 214.17 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 376.07 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/376.07 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 376.07 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 80,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,542.91/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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