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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 345.74 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 345.74 and 217.86 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 345.74 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/345.74 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 345.74 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 75,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,322.92/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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