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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 438.24 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 438.24 and 300.09 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 438.24 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/438.24 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 438.24 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 131,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,513.09/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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