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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 441.32 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 441.32 and 207.56 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 441.32 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/441.32 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 441.32 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 91,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603.35/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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