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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 437.10 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 437.10 and 243.32 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 437.10 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/437.10 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 437.10 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 106,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,355.17/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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