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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 438.57 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 438.57 and 207.50 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 438.57 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/438.57 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 438.57 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 91,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,003.28/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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