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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 426.06 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 426.06 and 253.35 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 426.06 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/426.06 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 426.06 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 107,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,942.30/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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