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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 439.05 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 439.05 and 207.52 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 439.05 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/439.05 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 439.05 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 91,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,111.66/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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