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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 346.82 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 346.82 and 214.79 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 346.82 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/346.82 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 346.82 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 74,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,490.66/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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