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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 405.57 and 250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 405.57 and 250.21 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 405.57 = 250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/405.57 = 250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 405.57 × 250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 101,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,476.42/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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