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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.85, 438.11 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.85, 438.11 and 259.08 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.85 : 438.11 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.85/438.11 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.85x = 438.11 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.85x = 113,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,504.24/317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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