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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 437.30 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 437.30 and 250.97 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 437.30 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/437.30 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 437.30 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 109,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,746.68/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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