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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 438.98 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 438.98 and 207.68 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 438.98 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/438.98 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 438.98 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 91,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,167.37/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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