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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 413.59 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 413.59 and 250.49 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 413.59 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/413.59 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 413.59 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 103,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,601.04/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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