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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 421.47 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 421.47 and 253.46 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 421.47 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/421.47 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 421.47 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 106,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,826.84/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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