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