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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 345.47 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 345.47 and 248.20 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 345.47 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/345.47 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 345.47 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 85,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,743.55/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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