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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 440.06 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 440.06 and 206.94 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 440.06 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/440.06 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 440.06 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 91,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,066.02/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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