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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 437.94 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 437.94 and 224.18 is: 309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 437.94 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/437.94 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 437.94 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 98,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,175.20/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.02

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