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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 447.16 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 447.16 and 207.55 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 447.16 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/447.16 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 447.16 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 92,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,808.06/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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