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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.95, 474.39 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.95, 474.39 and 250.89 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.95 : 474.39 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.95/474.39 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.95x = 474.39 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.95x = 119,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,019.71/343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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