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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 437.58 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 437.58 and 230.40 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 437.58 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/437.58 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 437.58 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 100,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,818.43/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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