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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 361.46 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 361.46 and 250.29 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 361.46 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/361.46 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 361.46 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 90,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,470.45/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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