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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 433.04 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 433.04 and 251.88 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 433.04 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/433.04 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 433.04 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 109,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,074.12/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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