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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 347.80 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 347.80 and 245.86 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 347.80 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/347.80 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 347.80 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 85,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,510.11/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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