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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 438.72 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 438.72 and 207.18 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 438.72 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/438.72 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 438.72 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 90,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,894.01/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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