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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 439.49 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 439.49 and 207.94 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 439.49 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/439.49 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 439.49 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 91,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,386.51/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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