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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 344.17 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 344.17 and 246.20 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 344.17 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/344.17 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 344.17 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 84,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,734.65/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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