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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 438.03 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 438.03 and 206.65 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 438.03 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/438.03 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 438.03 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 90,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,518.58/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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