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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.99, 437.07 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.99, 437.07 and 204.67 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.99 : 437.07 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.99/437.07 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.99x = 437.07 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.99x = 89,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,455.12/316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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