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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 474.09 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 474.09 and 250.29 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 474.09 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/474.09 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 474.09 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 118,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,659.05/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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