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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 432.50 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 432.50 and 251.37 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 432.50 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/432.50 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 432.50 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 108,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,716.27/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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