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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 438.68 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 438.68 and 207.36 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 438.68 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/438.68 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 438.68 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 90,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,965.20/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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