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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 380.12 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 380.12 and 214.94 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 380.12 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/380.12 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 380.12 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 81,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,702.99/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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