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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.89, 441.39 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.89, 441.39 and 207.64 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.89 : 441.39 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.89/441.39 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.89x = 441.39 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.89x = 91,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,650.38/319.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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