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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 490.32 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 490.32 and 250.36 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 490.32 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/490.32 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 490.32 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 122,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,755.29/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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