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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.65, 421.07 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.65, 421.07 and 250.29 is: 344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 421.07 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/421.07 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 421.07 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 105,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,390.47/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.81

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