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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 438.66 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 438.66 and 271.02 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 438.66 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/438.66 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 438.66 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 118,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,885.63/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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