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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 447.23 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 447.23 and 207.89 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 447.23 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/447.23 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 447.23 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 92,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,973.61/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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