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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.53, 376.23 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.53, 376.23 and 216.84 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.53 : 376.23 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.53/376.23 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.53x = 376.23 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.53x = 81,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581.71/250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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