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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 344.43 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 344.43 and 213.18 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 344.43 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/344.43 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 344.43 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 73,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,425.59/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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