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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.98, 441.63 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.98, 441.63 and 250.86 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.98 : 441.63 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.98/441.63 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.98x = 441.63 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.98x = 110,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,787.30/319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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