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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.65, 438.07 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.65, 438.07 and 212.74 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.65 : 438.07 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.65/438.07 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.65x = 438.07 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.65x = 93,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,195.01/317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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