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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 405.67 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 405.67 and 250.28 is: 344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 405.67 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/405.67 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 405.67 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 101,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,531.48/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.60

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