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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 437.31 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 437.31 and 250.64 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 437.31 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/437.31 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 437.31 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 109,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,605.19/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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