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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 375.60 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 375.60 and 214.75 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 375.60 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/375.60 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 375.60 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 80,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,660.10/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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