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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 375.38 and 217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 375.38 and 217.05 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 375.38 = 217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/375.38 = 217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 375.38 × 217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 81,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,473.27/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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