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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.42, 437.38 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.42, 437.38 and 224.27 is: 309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.42 : 437.38 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.42/437.38 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.42x = 437.38 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.42x = 98,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,089.03/317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.02

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