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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 491.22 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 491.22 and 250.98 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 491.22 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/491.22 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 491.22 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 123,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,286.40/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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