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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 438.65 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 438.65 and 207.56 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 438.65 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/438.65 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 438.65 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 91,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,047.03/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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