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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 418.24 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 418.24 and 250.54 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 418.24 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/418.24 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 418.24 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 104,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,786.77/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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