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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 432.30 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 432.30 and 251.27 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 432.30 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/432.30 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 432.30 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 108,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,621.86/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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