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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.17, 439.16 and 207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.17, 439.16 and 207.95 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.17 : 439.16 = 207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.17/439.16 = 207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.17x = 439.16 × 207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.17x = 91,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,320.09/318.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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