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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 426.96 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 426.96 and 250.74 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 426.96 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/426.96 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 426.96 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 107,055.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,055.95/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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