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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 440.47 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 440.47 and 207.16 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 440.47 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/440.47 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 440.47 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 91,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,246.92/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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