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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.25 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.25 and 254.36 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.25 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.25 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.25 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 110,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,966.28/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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