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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 438.06 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 438.06 and 259.48 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 438.06 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/438.06 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 438.06 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 113,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,667.81/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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