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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 437.70 and 199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 437.70 and 199.30 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 437.70 = 199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/437.70 = 199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 437.70 × 199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 87,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,233.61/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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