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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 438.24 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 438.24 and 262.54 is: 361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 438.24 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/438.24 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 438.24 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 115,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,055.53/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.92

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