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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 438 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 438 and 212.49 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 438 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/438 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 438 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 93,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,070.62/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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