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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 438.68 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 438.68 and 207.44 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 438.68 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/438.68 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 438.68 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 90,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,999.78/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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