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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 345.34 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 345.34 and 208.70 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 345.34 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/345.34 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 345.34 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 72,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,072.46/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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