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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 436.83 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 436.83 and 254.67 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 436.83 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/436.83 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 436.83 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 111,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,247.50/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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