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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 378.96 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 378.96 and 214.35 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 378.96 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/378.96 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 378.96 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 81,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,230.08/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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