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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.47, 349.04 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.47, 349.04 and 214.59 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.47 : 349.04 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.47/349.04 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.47x = 349.04 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.47x = 74,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,899.42/253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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