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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 345.24 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 345.24 and 219.58 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 345.24 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/345.24 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 345.24 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 75,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,807.80/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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