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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 343.08 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 343.08 and 241.52 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 343.08 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/343.08 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 343.08 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 82,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,858.97/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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