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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.23, 438.08 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.23, 438.08 and 273.15 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.23 : 438.08 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.23/438.08 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.23x = 438.08 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.23x = 119,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,661.26/317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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