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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 440.96 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 440.96 and 207.52 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 440.96 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/440.96 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 440.96 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 91,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,508.02/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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