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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 425.12 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 425.12 and 250.24 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 425.12 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/425.12 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 425.12 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 106,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,382.03/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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