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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.61, 438.42 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.61, 438.42 and 224.42 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.61 : 438.42 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.61/438.42 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.61x = 438.42 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.61x = 98,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,388.02/317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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