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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 437.22 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 437.22 and 206.40 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 437.22 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/437.22 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 437.22 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 90,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,242.21/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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