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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.65, 406.31 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.65, 406.31 and 250.34 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.65 : 406.31 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.65/406.31 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.65x = 406.31 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.65x = 101,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,712.36/294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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