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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 438.21 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 438.21 and 224.29 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 438.21 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/438.21 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 438.21 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 98,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,286.12/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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