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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.60, 473.92 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.60, 473.92 and 250.66 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.60 : 473.92 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.60/473.92 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.60x = 473.92 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.60x = 118,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,792.79/343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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