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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 406.08 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 406.08 and 250.26 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 406.08 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/406.08 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 406.08 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 101,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,625.58/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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