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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 317.48 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 317.48 and 207.28 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 317.48 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/317.48 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 317.48 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 65,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,807.25/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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