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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 437.72 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 437.72 and 239.34 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 437.72 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/437.72 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 437.72 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 104,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,763.90/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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