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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 425.40 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 425.40 and 250.20 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 425.40 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/425.40 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 425.40 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 106,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,435.08/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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