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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 437.98 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 437.98 and 199.38 is: 275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 437.98 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/437.98 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 437.98 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 87,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,324.45/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.28

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