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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 438.16 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 438.16 and 199.58 is: 275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 438.16 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/438.16 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 438.16 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 87,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,447.97/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.29

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