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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 488.64 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 488.64 and 250.80 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 488.64 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/488.64 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 488.64 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 122,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,550.91/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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