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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 311.24 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 311.24 and 153.16 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 311.24 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/311.24 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 311.24 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 47,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,669.12/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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