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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 346.64 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 346.64 and 216.50 is: 298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 346.64 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/346.64 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 346.64 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 75,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,047.34/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.54

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