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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 345.97 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 345.97 and 215.83 is: 297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 345.97 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/345.97 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 345.97 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 74,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,670.71/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.52

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