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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 447.02 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 447.02 and 207.37 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 447.02 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/447.02 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 447.02 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 92,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,698.54/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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