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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.41, 437.58 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.41, 437.58 and 212.50 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.41 : 437.58 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.41/437.58 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.41x = 437.58 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.41x = 92,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,985.75/317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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