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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.73, 438.52 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.73, 438.52 and 235.08 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.73 : 438.52 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.73/438.52 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.73x = 438.52 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.73x = 103,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,087.28/317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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