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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 438.54 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 438.54 and 207.31 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 438.54 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/438.54 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 438.54 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 90,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,913.26/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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