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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 432.76 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 432.76 and 251.70 is: 346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 432.76 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/432.76 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 432.76 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 108,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,925.69/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.94

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