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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 438.30 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 438.30 and 207 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 438.30 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/438.30 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 438.30 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 90,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,728.10/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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