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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 434.46 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 434.46 and 207.02 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 434.46 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/434.46 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 434.46 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 89,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,943.77/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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