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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 375.04 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 375.04 and 217.94 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 375.04 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/375.04 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 375.04 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 81,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,733.80/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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