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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 437.70 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 437.70 and 205.23 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 437.70 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/437.70 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 437.70 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 89,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,831.58/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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