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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.81, 438.58 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.81, 438.58 and 207.48 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.81 : 438.58 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.81/438.58 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.81x = 438.58 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.81x = 90,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,996.02/317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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