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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 426.06 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 426.06 and 250.32 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 426.06 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/426.06 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 426.06 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 106,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,651.34/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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