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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 437.88 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 437.88 and 206.80 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 437.88 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/437.88 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 437.88 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 90,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,553.58/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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