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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 437.90 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 437.90 and 244.23 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 437.90 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/437.90 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 437.90 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 106,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,945.45/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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