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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 417.93 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 417.93 and 250.48 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 417.93 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/417.93 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 417.93 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 104,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,683.11/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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