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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 374.57 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 374.57 and 219.76 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 374.57 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/374.57 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 374.57 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 82,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317.64/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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