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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 432.39 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 432.39 and 251.05 is: 346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 432.39 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/432.39 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 432.39 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 108,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,550.77/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.62

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