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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 344.39 and 217.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 344.39 and 217.39 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 344.39 = 217.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/344.39 = 217.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 344.39 × 217.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 74,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,865.81/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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