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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 344.51 and 242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 344.51 and 242.85 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 344.51 = 242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/344.51 = 242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 344.51 × 242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 83,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,664.86/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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