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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 479.12 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 479.12 and 250.90 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 479.12 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/479.12 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 479.12 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 120,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,208.76/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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