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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 474.32 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 474.32 and 250.68 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 474.32 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/474.32 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 474.32 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 118,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,902.54/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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