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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.76, 406.44 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.76, 406.44 and 250.48 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.76 : 406.44 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.76/406.44 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.76x = 406.44 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.76x = 101,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,805.09/294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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