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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.42, 344.88 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.42, 344.88 and 245.04 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.42 : 344.88 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.42/344.88 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.42x = 344.88 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.42x = 84,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,509.40/250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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