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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 345.25 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 345.25 and 219.26 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 345.25 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/345.25 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 345.25 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 75,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,699.52/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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