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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.56 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.56 and 250.56 is: 375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.56 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.56 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.56 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 116,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,901.27/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.19

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