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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 437.91 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 437.91 and 252.27 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 437.91 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/437.91 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 437.91 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 110,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,471.56/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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