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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 438.28 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 438.28 and 205.48 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 438.28 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/438.28 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 438.28 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 90,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,057.77/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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