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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 438.17 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 438.17 and 271.06 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 438.17 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/438.17 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 438.17 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 118,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,767.91/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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