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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 431.19 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 431.19 and 250.90 is: 346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 431.19 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/431.19 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 431.19 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 108,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,184.49/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.46

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