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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 388.36 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 388.36 and 250.67 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 388.36 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/388.36 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 388.36 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 97,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,350.20/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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