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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 376.80 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 376.80 and 214.48 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 376.80 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/376.80 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 376.80 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 80,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,816.06/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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