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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 438.25 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 438.25 and 230.13 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 438.25 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/438.25 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 438.25 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 100,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,856.14/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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