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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 438.66 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 438.66 and 207.50 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 438.66 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/438.66 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 438.66 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 91,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,019.76/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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