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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 310.23 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 310.23 and 155.79 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 310.23 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/310.23 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 310.23 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 48,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,330.73/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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