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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 438.48 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 438.48 and 243.76 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 438.48 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/438.48 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 438.48 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 106,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,883.88/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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