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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 438.06 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 438.06 and 238.73 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 438.06 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/438.06 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 438.06 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 104,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,578.56/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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