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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 439.44 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 439.44 and 207.74 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 439.44 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/439.44 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 439.44 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 91,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,289.27/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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