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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 405.71 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 405.71 and 250.48 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 405.71 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/405.71 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 405.71 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 101,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,622.24/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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