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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.45, 438.41 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.45, 438.41 and 252.45 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.45 : 438.41 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.45/438.41 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.45x = 438.41 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.45x = 110,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,677.24/317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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