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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 347.39 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 347.39 and 245.08 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 347.39 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/347.39 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 347.39 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 85,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,138.34/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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