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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 345.47 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 345.47 and 247.52 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 345.47 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/345.47 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 345.47 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 85,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,510.36/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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