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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 437.76 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 437.76 and 212.46 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 437.76 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/437.76 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 437.76 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 93,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,006.49/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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