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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.23, 438.97 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.23, 438.97 and 270.53 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.23 : 438.97 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.23/438.97 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.23x = 438.97 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.23x = 118,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,752.36/317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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