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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.24, 437.96 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.24, 437.96 and 243.32 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.24 : 437.96 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.24/437.96 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.24x = 437.96 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.24x = 106,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,563.21/317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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