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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 436.73 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 436.73 and 251.15 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 436.73 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/436.73 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 436.73 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 109,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,681.30/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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