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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.38, 438.47 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.38, 438.47 and 271.23 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.38 : 438.47 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.38/438.47 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.38x = 438.47 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.38x = 118,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,926.22/317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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