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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 346.42 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 346.42 and 248.84 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 346.42 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/346.42 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 346.42 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 86,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,203.15/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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