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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 437.73 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 437.73 and 230.42 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 437.73 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/437.73 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 437.73 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 100,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,861.75/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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