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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.63, 438.24 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.63, 438.24 and 199.66 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.63 : 438.24 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.63/438.24 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.63x = 438.24 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.63x = 87,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,499.00/317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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