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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 438.27 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 438.27 and 207.21 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 438.27 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/438.27 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 438.27 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 90,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,813.93/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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