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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 345.50 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 345.50 and 218.19 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 345.50 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/345.50 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 345.50 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 75,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,384.42/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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