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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.41, 489.94 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.41, 489.94 and 250.16 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.41 : 489.94 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.41/489.94 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.41x = 489.94 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.41x = 122,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,560.32/355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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