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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.78, 438.53 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.78, 438.53 and 207.47 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.78 : 438.53 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.78/438.53 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.78x = 438.53 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.78x = 90,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,980.15/317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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