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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 343.81 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 343.81 and 248.52 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 343.81 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/343.81 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 343.81 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 85,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,443.66/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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