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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 438.08 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 438.08 and 206.92 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 438.08 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/438.08 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 438.08 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 90,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,647.51/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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