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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 437.46 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 437.46 and 251.60 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 437.46 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/437.46 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 437.46 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 110,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,064.94/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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