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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.63, 437.94 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.63, 437.94 and 255.47 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.63 : 437.94 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.63/437.94 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.63x = 437.94 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.63x = 111,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,878.34/317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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