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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 489.53 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 489.53 and 250.22 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 489.53 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/489.53 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 489.53 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 122,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,490.20/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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