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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 377.23 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 377.23 and 214.61 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 377.23 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/377.23 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 377.23 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 80,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,956.97/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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