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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 421.02 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 421.02 and 253.04 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 421.02 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/421.02 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 421.02 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 106,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,535.95/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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