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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 439.17 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 439.17 and 207.59 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 439.17 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/439.17 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 439.17 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 91,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,165.10/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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