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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.13, 473.66 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.13, 473.66 and 250.58 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.13 : 473.66 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.13/473.66 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.13x = 473.66 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.13x = 118,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,686.10/343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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