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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 427.24 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 427.24 and 253.76 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 427.24 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/427.24 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 427.24 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 108,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,416.42/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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