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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 438 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 438 and 282.24 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 438 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/438 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 438 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 123,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,621.12/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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