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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 455.86 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 455.86 and 250.27 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 455.86 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/455.86 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 455.86 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 114,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,088.08/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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