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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 473.43 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 473.43 and 254.61 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 473.43 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/473.43 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 473.43 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 120,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,540.01/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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