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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.87, 438.83 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.87, 438.83 and 244.32 is: 337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.87 : 438.83 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.87/438.83 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.87x = 438.83 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.87x = 107,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,214.95/317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.29

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