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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.78, 442.48 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.78, 442.48 and 207.17 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.78 : 442.48 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.78/442.48 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.78x = 442.48 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.78x = 91,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,670.39/320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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