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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 426.18 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 426.18 and 250.60 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 426.18 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/426.18 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 426.18 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 106,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,800.71/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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