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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 436.80 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 436.80 and 250.20 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 436.80 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/436.80 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 436.80 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 109,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,287.36/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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