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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 408.42 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 408.42 and 250.14 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 408.42 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/408.42 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 408.42 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 102,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,162.18/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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