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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 430.32 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 430.32 and 253.84 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 430.32 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/430.32 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 430.32 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 109,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,232.43/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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