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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 346.46 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 346.46 and 214.50 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 346.46 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/346.46 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 346.46 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 74,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,315.67/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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