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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 376.24 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 376.24 and 212.70 is: 318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 376.24 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/376.24 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 376.24 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 80,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,026.25/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.86

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