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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 489.89 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 489.89 and 250.34 is: 345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 489.89 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/489.89 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 489.89 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 122,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,635.36/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.36

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