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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 439.20 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 439.20 and 207.98 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 439.20 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/439.20 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 439.20 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 91,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,342.62/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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