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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 438.36 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 438.36 and 207.02 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 438.36 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/438.36 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 438.36 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 90,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,749.29/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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