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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.01, 438.61 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.01, 438.61 and 207.52 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.01 : 438.61 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.01/438.61 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.01x = 438.61 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.01x = 91,020.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,020.35/318.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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