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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 436.08 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 436.08 and 250.48 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 436.08 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/436.08 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 436.08 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 109,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,229.32/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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