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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 427.08 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 427.08 and 250.64 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 427.08 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/427.08 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 427.08 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 107,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,043.33/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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