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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 425.52 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 425.52 and 253.44 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 425.52 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/425.52 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 425.52 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 107,843.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,843.79/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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