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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.30, 437.62 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.30, 437.62 and 206.82 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.30 : 437.62 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.30/437.62 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.30x = 437.62 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.30x = 90,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,508.57/317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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