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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 473.45 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 473.45 and 250.90 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 473.45 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/473.45 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 473.45 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 118,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,786.17/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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