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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 438.01 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 438.01 and 243.54 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 438.01 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/438.01 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 438.01 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 106,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,672.35/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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