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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 462.09 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 462.09 and 250.71 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 462.09 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/462.09 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 462.09 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 115,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,850.58/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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