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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 438.09 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 438.09 and 255.48 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 438.09 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/438.09 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 438.09 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 111,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,921.04/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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