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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.31, 438.30 and 224.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.31, 438.30 and 224.00 is: 309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.31 : 438.30 = 224.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.31/438.30 = 224.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.31x = 438.30 × 224.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.31x = 98,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,177.01/317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.40

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