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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 438.28 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 438.28 and 252.34 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 438.28 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/438.28 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 438.28 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 110,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,595.58/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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