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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 478.65 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 478.65 and 250.70 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 478.65 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/478.65 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 478.65 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 119,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,997.56/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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