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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.41, 438.22 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.41, 438.22 and 199.54 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.41 : 438.22 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.41/438.22 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.41x = 438.22 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.41x = 87,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442.92/317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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