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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 438.96 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 438.96 and 207.53 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 438.96 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/438.96 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 438.96 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 91,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,097.37/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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