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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 422.46 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 422.46 and 250.90 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 422.46 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/422.46 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 422.46 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 105,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,995.21/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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