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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.74 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.74 and 250.88 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.74 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.74 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.74 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 117,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,093.40/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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