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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 462.35 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 462.35 and 250.93 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 462.35 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/462.35 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 462.35 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 116,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,017.49/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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