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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 346.49 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 346.49 and 217.96 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 346.49 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/346.49 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 346.49 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 75,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,520.96/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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