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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.46, 474.37 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.46, 474.37 and 250.62 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.46 : 474.37 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.46/474.37 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.46x = 474.37 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.46x = 118,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,886.61/343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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