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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 437.68 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 437.68 and 251.92 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 437.68 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/437.68 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 437.68 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 110,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,260.35/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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