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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 346.88 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 346.88 and 214.55 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 346.88 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/346.88 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 346.88 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 74,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,420.30/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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