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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.53, 438.24 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.53, 438.24 and 207.10 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.53 : 438.24 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.53/438.24 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.53x = 438.24 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.53x = 90,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,759.50/317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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