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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.16, 473.60 and 250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.16, 473.60 and 250.21 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.16 : 473.60 = 250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.16/473.60 = 250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.16x = 473.60 × 250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.16x = 118,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,497.02/343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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