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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 426.47 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 426.47 and 250.16 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 426.47 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/426.47 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 426.47 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 106,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,685.74/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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