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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.54, 345.30 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.54, 345.30 and 215.48 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.54 : 345.30 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.54/345.30 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.54x = 345.30 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.54x = 74,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,405.24/250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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