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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 477.88 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 477.88 and 250.16 is: 374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 477.88 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/477.88 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 477.88 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 119,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,546.46/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.75

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