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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.05, 438.80 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.05, 438.80 and 207.54 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.05 : 438.80 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.05/438.80 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.05x = 438.80 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.05x = 91,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,067.51/318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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