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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.77, 438.17 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.77, 438.17 and 205.58 is: 283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.77 : 438.17 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.77/438.17 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.77x = 438.17 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.77x = 90,079.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,079.06/317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.47

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