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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 473.88 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 473.88 and 251.84 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 473.88 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/473.88 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 473.88 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 119,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,341.94/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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