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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 474.93 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 474.93 and 250.56 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 474.93 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/474.93 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 474.93 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 118,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,998.46/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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