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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.17, 474.39 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.17, 474.39 and 250.90 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.17 : 474.39 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.17/474.39 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.17x = 474.39 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.17x = 119,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,024.45/344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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