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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 438 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 438 and 206.99 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 438 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/438 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 438 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 90,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,661.62/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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