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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 346.37 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 346.37 and 213.98 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 346.37 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/346.37 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 346.37 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 74,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,113.58/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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