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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.11, 436.27 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.11, 436.27 and 250.50 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.11 : 436.27 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.11/436.27 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.11x = 436.27 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.11x = 109,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,285.64/316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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