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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 438.14 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 438.14 and 255.24 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 438.14 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/438.14 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 438.14 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 111,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,830.85/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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