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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 438.12 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 438.12 and 229.41 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 438.12 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/438.12 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 438.12 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 100,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,509.11/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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