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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.87, 421.73 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.87, 421.73 and 253.47 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.87 : 421.73 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.87/421.73 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.87x = 421.73 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.87x = 106,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,894.64/305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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