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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.45, 438.15 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.45, 438.15 and 206.73 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.45 : 438.15 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.45/438.15 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.45x = 438.15 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.45x = 90,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,578.75/317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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