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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 426.24 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 426.24 and 250.40 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 426.24 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/426.24 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 426.24 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 106,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,730.50/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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