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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 438.66 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 438.66 and 207.42 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 438.66 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/438.66 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 438.66 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 90,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,986.86/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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