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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 438.03 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 438.03 and 212.72 is: 293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 438.03 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/438.03 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 438.03 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 93,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,175.55/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.49

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