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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 438.33 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 438.33 and 240.19 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 438.33 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/438.33 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 438.33 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 105,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,282.48/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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