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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 378.90 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 378.90 and 214.76 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 378.90 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/378.90 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 378.90 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 81,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,372.56/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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