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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 441.57 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 441.57 and 250.11 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 441.57 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/441.57 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 441.57 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 110,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,439.82/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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