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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 417.68 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 417.68 and 250.47 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 417.68 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/417.68 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 417.68 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 104,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,616.31/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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