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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 375.03 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 375.03 and 214.65 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 375.03 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/375.03 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 375.03 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 80,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,500.19/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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