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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 437.04 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 437.04 and 251.44 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 437.04 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/437.04 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 437.04 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 109,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,889.34/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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