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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 438.44 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 438.44 and 234.72 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 438.44 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/438.44 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 438.44 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 102,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,910.64/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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