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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 310.08 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 310.08 and 153.24 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 310.08 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/310.08 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 310.08 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 47,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,516.66/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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