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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 467.40 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 467.40 and 250.94 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 467.40 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/467.40 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 467.40 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 117,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,289.36/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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