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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 438.27 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 438.27 and 207.23 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 438.27 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/438.27 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 438.27 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 90,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,820.50/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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