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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.09, 407.48 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.09, 407.48 and 250.39 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.09 : 407.48 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.09/407.48 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.09x = 407.48 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.09x = 102,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,029.58/295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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