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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 438.51 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 438.51 and 224.66 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 438.51 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/438.51 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 438.51 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 98,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,516.75/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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