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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 421.88 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 421.88 and 250.50 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 421.88 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/421.88 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 421.88 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 105,680.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,680.94/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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