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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 437.92 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 437.92 and 224.54 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 437.92 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/437.92 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 437.92 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 98,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,330.56/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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