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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.71, 438.50 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.71, 438.50 and 207.28 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.71 : 438.50 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.71/438.50 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.71x = 438.50 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.71x = 90,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,892.28/317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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