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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 437.94 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 437.94 and 230.36 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 437.94 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/437.94 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 437.94 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 100,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,883.86/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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