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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 382.14 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 382.14 and 211.32 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 382.14 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/382.14 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 382.14 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 80,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753.82/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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