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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 436.50 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 436.50 and 254.58 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 436.50 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/436.50 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 436.50 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 111,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,124.17/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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