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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 478.71 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 478.71 and 250.90 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 478.71 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/478.71 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 478.71 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 120,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,107.14/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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