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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.76 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.76 and 254.24 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.76 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.76 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.76 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 111,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,041.86/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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