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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 478.44 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 478.44 and 250.47 is: 375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 478.44 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/478.44 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 478.44 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 119,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,834.87/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.35

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