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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 437.16 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 437.16 and 204.83 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 437.16 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/437.16 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 437.16 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 89,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,543.70/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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