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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 438.71 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 438.71 and 207.66 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 438.71 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/438.71 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 438.71 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 91,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,101.48/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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