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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.37, 437.97 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.37, 437.97 and 224.02 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.37 : 437.97 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.37/437.97 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.37x = 437.97 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.37x = 98,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,114.04/317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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