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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 438.72 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 438.72 and 212.88 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 438.72 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/438.72 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 438.72 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 93,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,394.71/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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