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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 476.67 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 476.67 and 250.34 is: 374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 476.67 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/476.67 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 476.67 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 119,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,329.57/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.80

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