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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.08 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.08 and 214.38 is: 321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.08 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.08 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.08 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 81,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,910.31/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.37

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