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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 374.40 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 374.40 and 211.77 is: 316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 374.40 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/374.40 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 374.40 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 79,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,286.69/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.86

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