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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 431.07 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 431.07 and 250.41 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 431.07 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/431.07 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 431.07 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 107,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,944.24/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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