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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 346.44 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 346.44 and 214.72 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 346.44 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/346.44 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 346.44 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 74,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,387.60/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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