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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 490.14 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 490.14 and 250.66 is: 345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 490.14 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/490.14 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 490.14 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 122,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,858.49/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.74

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