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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 344.99 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 344.99 and 211.34 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 344.99 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/344.99 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 344.99 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 72,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,911.58/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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