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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.57, 438.08 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.57, 438.08 and 267.08 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.57 : 438.08 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.57/438.08 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.57x = 438.08 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.57x = 116,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,998.88/317.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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