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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.38, 631.18 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.38, 631.18 and 250.38 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.38 : 631.18 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.38/631.18 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.38x = 631.18 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.38x = 158,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,031.07/457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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