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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.41, 440.94 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.41, 440.94 and 207.83 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.41 : 440.94 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.41/440.94 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.41x = 440.94 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.41x = 91,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,640.56/294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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