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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 436.39 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 436.39 and 254.34 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 436.39 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/436.39 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 436.39 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 110,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,990.80/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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