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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.51, 473.61 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.51, 473.61 and 250.18 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.51 : 473.61 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.51/473.61 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.51x = 473.61 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.51x = 118,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,487.75/343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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