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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 489.96 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 489.96 and 250.24 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 489.96 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/489.96 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 489.96 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 122,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,607.59/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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