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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 346.58 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 346.58 and 247.53 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 346.58 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/346.58 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 346.58 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 85,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,785.98/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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