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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 437.11 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 437.11 and 308.17 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 437.11 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/437.11 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 437.11 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 134,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,704.19/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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