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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 437.70 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 437.70 and 250.04 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 437.70 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/437.70 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 437.70 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 109,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,442.51/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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