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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 349.41 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 349.41 and 214.25 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 349.41 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/349.41 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 349.41 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 74,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,860.15/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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