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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 344.70 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 344.70 and 215.10 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 344.70 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/344.70 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 344.70 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 74,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,144.97/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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