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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 519.84 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.88, 519.84 and 250.24 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.88 : 519.84 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.88/519.84 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.88x = 519.84 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.88x = 130,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,084.76/346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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