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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 345.93 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 345.93 and 215.82 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 345.93 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/345.93 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 345.93 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 74,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,658.61/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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