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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 427 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 427 and 250.72 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 427 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/427 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 427 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 107,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,057.44/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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