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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 437.97 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 437.97 and 251.49 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 437.97 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/437.97 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 437.97 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 110,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,145.08/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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