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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 438.34 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 438.34 and 199.58 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 438.34 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/438.34 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 438.34 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 87,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,483.90/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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