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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.29, 437.73 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.29, 437.73 and 229.81 is: 317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.29 : 437.73 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.29/437.73 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.29x = 437.73 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.29x = 100,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,594.73/317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.04

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