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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.83, 457.68 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.83, 457.68 and 250.34 is: 374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.83 : 457.68 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.83/457.68 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.83x = 457.68 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.83x = 114,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,574.72/305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.64

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