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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.87, 438.80 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.87, 438.80 and 207.44 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.87 : 438.80 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.87/438.80 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.87x = 438.80 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.87x = 91,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023.63/317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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