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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 382.44 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 382.44 and 214.48 is: 321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 382.44 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/382.44 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 382.44 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 82,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,025.73/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.92

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