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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 382.44 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 382.44 and 214.40 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 382.44 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/382.44 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 382.44 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 81,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,995.14/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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