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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 526.22 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 526.22 and 250.36 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 526.22 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/526.22 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 526.22 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 131,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,744.44/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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