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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 436.50 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 436.50 and 250.98 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 436.50 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/436.50 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 436.50 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 109,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,552.77/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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