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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.23, 437.46 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.23, 437.46 and 238.73 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.23 : 437.46 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.23/437.46 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.23x = 437.46 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.23x = 104,436.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,436.59/317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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