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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 438.78 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 438.78 and 207.56 is: 286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 438.78 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/438.78 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 438.78 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 91,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.18/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.57

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