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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 346.34 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 346.34 and 219.73 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 346.34 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/346.34 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 346.34 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 76,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,100.19/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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