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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 405.74 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 405.74 and 250.33 is: 344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 405.74 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/405.74 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 405.74 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 101,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,568.89/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.66

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