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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 473.74 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 473.74 and 250.36 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 473.74 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/473.74 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 473.74 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 118,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,603.74/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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