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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.84, 438.32 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.84, 438.32 and 252.56 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.84 : 438.32 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.84/438.32 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.84x = 438.32 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.84x = 110,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,702.10/317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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