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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.86 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.86 and 250.02 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.86 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.86 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.86 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 115,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,227.33/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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