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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 352.32 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 352.32 and 250.44 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 352.32 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/352.32 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 352.32 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 88,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,235.02/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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