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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 438.34 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 438.34 and 207.16 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 438.34 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/438.34 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 438.34 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 90,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,806.51/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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