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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 438.81 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 438.81 and 176.23 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 438.81 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/438.81 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 438.81 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 77,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,329.29/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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