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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 437.07 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 437.07 and 238.01 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 437.07 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/437.07 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 437.07 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 104,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,025.74/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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