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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 479.22 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 479.22 and 251.88 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 479.22 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/479.22 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 479.22 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 120,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,705.93/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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