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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 430.97 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 430.97 and 250.75 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 430.97 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/430.97 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 430.97 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 108,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,065.73/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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