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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 438.24 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 438.24 and 229.06 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 438.24 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/438.24 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 438.24 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 100,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,383.25/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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