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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 466.08 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 466.08 and 250.80 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 466.08 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/466.08 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 466.08 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 116,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,892.86/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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