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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 466.44 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 466.44 and 250.28 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 466.44 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/466.44 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 466.44 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 116,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,740.60/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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