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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 437.04 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 437.04 and 238.83 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 437.04 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/437.04 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 437.04 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 104,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,378.26/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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