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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 436.54 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 436.54 and 257.51 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 436.54 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/436.54 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 436.54 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 112,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,413.42/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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