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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 426.09 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 426.09 and 207.31 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 426.09 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/426.09 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 426.09 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 88,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,331.48/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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