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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 430.44 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 430.44 and 250.24 is: 344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 430.44 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/430.44 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 430.44 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 107,713.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,713.31/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.53

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