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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 438.12 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 438.12 and 212.69 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 438.12 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/438.12 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 438.12 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 93,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,183.74/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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