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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.49, 473.85 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.49, 473.85 and 250.08 is: 344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.49 : 473.85 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.49/473.85 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.49x = 473.85 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.49x = 118,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,500.41/343.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.99

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