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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 311.56 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 311.56 and 204.24 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 311.56 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/311.56 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 311.56 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 63,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,633.01/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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