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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 434.10 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 434.10 and 254.99 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 434.10 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/434.10 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 434.10 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 110,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,691.16/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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