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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 439.12 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 439.12 and 207.84 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 439.12 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/439.12 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 439.12 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 91,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,266.70/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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