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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 438.44 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 438.44 and 212.84 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 438.44 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/438.44 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 438.44 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 93,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,319.02/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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