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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 382.20 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 382.20 and 214.20 is: 321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 382.20 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/382.20 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 382.20 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 81,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,867.24/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.65

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