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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 437.88 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 437.88 and 243.56 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 437.88 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/437.88 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 437.88 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 106,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,650.05/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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