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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 346.76 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 346.76 and 244.58 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 346.76 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/346.76 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 346.76 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 84,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,810.56/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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