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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 345.30 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 345.30 and 213.71 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 345.30 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/345.30 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 345.30 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 73,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,792.34/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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