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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 310.88 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 310.88 and 70.32 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 310.88 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/310.88 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 310.88 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 21,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860.40/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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