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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 473.58 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 473.58 and 254.96 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 473.58 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/473.58 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 473.58 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 120,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,743.96/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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