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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.65, 442.31 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.65, 442.31 and 207.63 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.65 : 442.31 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.65/442.31 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.65x = 442.31 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.65x = 91,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,836.96/294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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