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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.43, 437.76 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.43, 437.76 and 206.85 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.43 : 437.76 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.43/437.76 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.43x = 437.76 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.43x = 90,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,550.66/317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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