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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 421.88 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 421.88 and 250.27 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 421.88 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/421.88 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 421.88 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 105,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,580.55/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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