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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 415.36 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 415.36 and 207.84 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 415.36 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/415.36 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 415.36 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 86,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,328.42/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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