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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.20, 437.79 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.20, 437.79 and 234.73 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.20 : 437.79 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.20/437.79 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.20x = 437.79 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.20x = 102,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,762.45/317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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