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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 469.70 and 251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 469.70 and 251.98 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 469.70 = 251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/469.70 = 251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 469.70 × 251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 118,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,355.01/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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