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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 457.65 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 457.65 and 250.33 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 457.65 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/457.65 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 457.65 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 114,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,561.24/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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