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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 432.36 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 432.36 and 254.34 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 432.36 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/432.36 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 432.36 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 109,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,966.44/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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