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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 437.07 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 437.07 and 206.31 is: 284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 437.07 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/437.07 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 437.07 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 90,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,174.32/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.62

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