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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 436.89 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 436.89 and 251.34 is: 346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 436.89 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/436.89 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 436.89 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 109,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,807.93/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.45

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