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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 375.81 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 375.81 and 210.24 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 375.81 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/375.81 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 375.81 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 79,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,010.29/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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