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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.84, 438.12 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.84, 438.12 and 229.04 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.84 : 438.12 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.84/438.12 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.84x = 438.12 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.84x = 100,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,347.00/317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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