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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 374.46 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 374.46 and 211.35 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 374.46 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/374.46 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 374.46 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 79,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,142.12/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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