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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.79, 466.96 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.79, 466.96 and 250.41 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.79 : 466.96 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.79/466.96 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.79x = 466.96 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.79x = 116,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,931.45/311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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