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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 440.72 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 440.72 and 207.52 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 440.72 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/440.72 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 440.72 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 91,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,458.21/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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