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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.69, 437.81 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.69, 437.81 and 229.01 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.69 : 437.81 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.69/437.81 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.69x = 437.81 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.69x = 100,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,265.16/317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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