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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.11, 437.46 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.11, 437.46 and 206.55 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.11 : 437.46 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.11/437.46 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.11x = 437.46 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.11x = 90,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,356.50/317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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