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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 438.17 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 438.17 and 212.66 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 438.17 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/438.17 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 438.17 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 93,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,177.98/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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