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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 345.12 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 345.12 and 213.38 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 345.12 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/345.12 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 345.12 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 73,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,641.71/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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