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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 436.91 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 436.91 and 250.44 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 436.91 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/436.91 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 436.91 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 109,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,419.74/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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