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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 345.71 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 345.71 and 243.91 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 345.71 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/345.71 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 345.71 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 84,322.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,322.13/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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