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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 437.76 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 437.76 and 238.92 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 437.76 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/437.76 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 437.76 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 104,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,589.62/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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