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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 437.57 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 437.57 and 184.23 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 437.57 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/437.57 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 437.57 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 80,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,613.98/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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