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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 436.89 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 436.89 and 250.48 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 436.89 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/436.89 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 436.89 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 109,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,432.21/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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