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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.63, 438.50 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.63, 438.50 and 239.87 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.63 : 438.50 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.63/438.50 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.63x = 438.50 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.63x = 105,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,181.40/317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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