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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 458.24 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 458.24 and 250.80 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 458.24 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/458.24 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 458.24 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 114,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,926.59/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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