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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 344.50 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 344.50 and 249.02 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 344.50 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/344.50 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 344.50 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 85,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,786.14/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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