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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.31, 437.97 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.31, 437.97 and 206.79 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.31 : 437.97 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.31/437.97 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.31x = 437.97 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.31x = 90,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,567.82/317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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