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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 421.34 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 421.34 and 250.29 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 421.34 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/421.34 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 421.34 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 105,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,455.94/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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