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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 345.60 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 345.60 and 215.75 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 345.60 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/345.60 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 345.60 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 74,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,564.06/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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