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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 345.20 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 345.20 and 245.70 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 345.20 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/345.20 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 345.20 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 84,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,814.41/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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