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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 438.07 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 438.07 and 224.76 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 438.07 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/438.07 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 438.07 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 98,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,460.61/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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