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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 437.94 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 437.94 and 237.83 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 437.94 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/437.94 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 437.94 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 104,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,153.08/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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