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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 440.15 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 440.15 and 207.70 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 440.15 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/440.15 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 440.15 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 91,419.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,419.16/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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