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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432.30 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432.30 and 250.92 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432.30 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432.30 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432.30 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 108,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,472.72/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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