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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 424.24 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 424.24 and 250.40 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 424.24 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/424.24 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 424.24 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 106,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,229.70/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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