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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 472.44 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 472.44 and 250.10 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 472.44 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/472.44 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 472.44 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 118,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,157.24/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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