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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 437.40 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 437.40 and 268.02 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 437.40 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/437.40 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 437.40 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 117,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,231.95/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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