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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.88, 437.44 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.88, 437.44 and 206.52 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.88 : 437.44 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.88/437.44 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.88x = 437.44 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.88x = 90,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,340.11/316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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