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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 439.22 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 439.22 and 256.03 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 439.22 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/439.22 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 439.22 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 112,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,452.22/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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