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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 431.13 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 431.13 and 250.74 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 431.13 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/431.13 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 431.13 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 108,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,101.54/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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