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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 437.73 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 437.73 and 223.92 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 437.73 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/437.73 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 437.73 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 98,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,016.50/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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