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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 441.36 and 207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 441.36 and 207.79 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 441.36 = 207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/441.36 = 207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 441.36 × 207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 91,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,709.09/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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