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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 441.42 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 441.42 and 207.77 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 441.42 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/441.42 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 441.42 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 91,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,713.83/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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