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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 438.52 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 438.52 and 207.29 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 438.52 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/438.52 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 438.52 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 90,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,899.77/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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