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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 344.35 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 344.35 and 241.25 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 344.35 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/344.35 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 344.35 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 83,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,073.02/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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