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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 345.86 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 345.86 and 216.16 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 345.86 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/345.86 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 345.86 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 74,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,761.10/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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