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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 347.36 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 347.36 and 214.96 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 347.36 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/347.36 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 347.36 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 74,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,668.51/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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