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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.30, 437.91 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.30, 437.91 and 307.22 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.30 : 437.91 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.30/437.91 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.30x = 437.91 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.30x = 134,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,534.71/317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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