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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 345.33 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 345.33 and 219.60 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 345.33 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/345.33 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 345.33 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 75,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,834.47/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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