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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 438.62 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 438.62 and 224.54 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 438.62 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/438.62 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 438.62 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 98,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,487.73/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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