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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.85, 446.80 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.85, 446.80 and 207.48 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.85 : 446.80 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.85/446.80 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.85x = 446.80 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.85x = 92,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,702.06/323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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