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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 436.59 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 436.59 and 250.49 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 436.59 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/436.59 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 436.59 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 109,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,362.52/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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