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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 437.47 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 437.47 and 234.45 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 437.47 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/437.47 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 437.47 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 102,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,564.26/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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