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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 426 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 426 and 207.24 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 426 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/426 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 426 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 88,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,284.24/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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