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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 374.29 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 374.29 and 216.34 is: 323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 374.29 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/374.29 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 374.29 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 80,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,972.42/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.63

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