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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 416.76 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 416.76 and 250.40 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 416.76 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/416.76 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 416.76 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 104,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,356.70/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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