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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 437.40 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 437.40 and 254.81 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 437.40 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/437.40 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 437.40 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 111,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,454.99/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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