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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 375.24 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 375.24 and 215.24 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 375.24 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/375.24 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 375.24 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 80,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,766.66/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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