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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 378.90 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 378.90 and 214.30 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 378.90 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/378.90 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 378.90 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 81,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,197.20/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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