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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 311.82 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 311.82 and 207.52 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 311.82 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/311.82 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 311.82 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 64,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,708.89/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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