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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 438.12 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 438.12 and 207.26 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 438.12 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/438.12 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 438.12 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 90,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,804.75/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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