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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.42, 446.47 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.42, 446.47 and 207.05 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.42 : 446.47 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.42/446.47 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.42x = 446.47 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.42x = 92,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,440.58/323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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