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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 349.80 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 349.80 and 214.21 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 349.80 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/349.80 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 349.80 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 74,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,930.66/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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