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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 437.98 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 437.98 and 224.36 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 437.98 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/437.98 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 437.98 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 98,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,265.73/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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