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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.65, 438.55 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.65, 438.55 and 243.82 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.65 : 438.55 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.65/438.55 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.65x = 438.55 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.65x = 106,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,927.26/317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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