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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 438.25 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 438.25 and 206.80 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 438.25 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/438.25 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 438.25 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 90,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,630.10/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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