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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 406.82 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 406.82 and 207.23 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 406.82 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/406.82 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 406.82 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 84,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,303.79/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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