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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 434.80 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 434.80 and 253.52 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 434.80 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/434.80 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 434.80 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 110,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,230.50/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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