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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.74, 438.65 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.74, 438.65 and 243.82 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.74 : 438.65 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.74/438.65 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.74x = 438.65 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.74x = 106,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,950.42/317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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