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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 311.27 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 311.27 and 200.23 is: 300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 311.27 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/311.27 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 311.27 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 62,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,325.59/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.64

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