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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 435.11 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 435.11 and 250.16 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 435.11 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/435.11 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 435.11 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 108,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,843.69/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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