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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.75, 438.62 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.75, 438.62 and 207.32 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.75 : 438.62 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.75/438.62 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.75x = 438.62 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.75x = 90,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,931.47/317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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