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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 436.95 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 436.95 and 308.43 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 436.95 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/436.95 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 436.95 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 134,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,768.49/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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