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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.90, 426.12 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.90, 426.12 and 250.58 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.90 : 426.12 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.90/426.12 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.90x = 426.12 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.90x = 106,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,777.15/308.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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