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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 438.01 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 438.01 and 224.34 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 438.01 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/438.01 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 438.01 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 98,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,260.96/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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