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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 438.48 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 438.48 and 207.12 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 438.48 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/438.48 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 438.48 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 90,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,817.98/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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