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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.72, 446.88 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.72, 446.88 and 207.44 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.72 : 446.88 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.72/446.88 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.72x = 446.88 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.72x = 92,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,700.79/323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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