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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 438.10 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 438.10 and 212.68 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 438.10 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/438.10 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 438.10 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 93,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,175.11/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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