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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 437.25 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 437.25 and 229.86 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 437.25 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/437.25 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 437.25 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 100,506.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,506.29/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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