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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 438.48 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 438.48 and 296.13 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 438.48 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/438.48 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 438.48 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 129,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,847.08/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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