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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.08, 437.82 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.08, 437.82 and 206.80 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.08 : 437.82 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.08/437.82 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.08x = 437.82 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.08x = 90,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,541.18/317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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