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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 438.82 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 438.82 and 207.52 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 438.82 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/438.82 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 438.82 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 91,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,063.93/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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