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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 438.22 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 438.22 and 239.76 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 438.22 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/438.22 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 438.22 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 105,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,067.63/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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