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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 433.09 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 433.09 and 254.91 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 433.09 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/433.09 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 433.09 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 110,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,398.97/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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