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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.88, 468.75 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.88, 468.75 and 250 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.88 : 468.75 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.88/468.75 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.88x = 468.75 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.88x = 117,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,187.50/339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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