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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 344.97 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 344.97 and 215.42 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 344.97 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/344.97 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 344.97 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 74,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,313.44/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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