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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 417.28 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 417.28 and 250 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 417.28 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/417.28 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 417.28 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 104,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,320/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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