Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.84 and 214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.84 and 214 is: 321
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252.56 : 378.84 = 214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252.56/378.84 = 214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252.56x = 378.84 × 214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252.56x = 81,071.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,071.76/252.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321
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