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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 438.10 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 438.10 and 243.32 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 438.10 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/438.10 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 438.10 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 106,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,598.49/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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