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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 479.44 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 479.44 and 251.68 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 479.44 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/479.44 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 479.44 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 120,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,665.46/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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